Capullo Sportfishing – Rainbow Runner 

4.8/5 (171 reviews)
 75X4+4M, Tamarindo, GU, Costa Rica

Capullo Sportfishing – Rainbow Runner 

4.8/5 (171 reviews)
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75X4+4M
Tamarindo, GU, Costa Rica
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Capullo Sportfishing is a charter service based out of Tamarindo Beach in northwest Costa Rica. They take great care when catering to the individual needs of clients, regardless of age or skill level.

Captain Gerald Ruiz has been fishing out of Tamarindo for 28 years. He takes charter success personally and works tirelessly to ensure that every trip is not only successful but also fun.

His boat is a 22’ Boston Whaler center console that’s powered by twin 60 HP Yamaha engines. There’s plenty of room there for yourself and a pair of friends to head out and have the time of your lives! This vessel will have everything you need for that, from all the necessary safety gear and navigation electronics to a pair of outriggers & tuna tubes as a livewell for bait storage.

These are prime grounds for sportfishing and angling in general, so expect to encounter the likes of Sailfish, Amberjack, Roosterfish, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Grouper and a number of other species. You can have plenty of success on shorter trips too, so the way you go about it is completely up to you.

Captain Gerald will provide you with all the necessary rods, reels, and tackle for the trip. He’ll also clean your catch after the trip is over, so you can just relax and focus on the fish. Make sure to bring your sunglasses & sunscreen!

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Rating

4.8
171 reviews
5
146
4
23
3
0
2
1
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (184)

costa rica
Outstanding
Awesome Trip
Awesome Trip
Best fishing trip I have done in a long time!
Great Trip
+178

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
86%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (171)

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Chris Clough
Chris Clough
5.0
Verified
All the way from Maine, U.S.
Full Day Trip from December 2024 on January 20, 20253 adults
I had concerns about finding a trip since I didn't rent a car and didn't want to rent one. Louise was a savior. She was unbelievably attentive. Quick to answer my questions and quick to line up a shuttle to and from my location. My only 'ding' would be the shuttle service. They were a little late (no fault of Louise) and Louise quickly stepped up and added the lost hour to the back end of our trip. Capitan-Gerald was an awesome captain. I can't say enough about him. He was so kind to me and my two teenagers. My goal was to get my son a sailfish and we did. If I ever make it back to Costa Rica, my fingers will be crossed that he's still on the water. I sincerely thank you Louise and capitan-Gerald……Chris
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Response from Captain
January 22, 2025
Hi Chris, thank you for your review. We appreciate it and I have made sure Gerald has seen it. He is a passionate fisherman and loves to share his knowledge & experience. We want everyone who books with us to have a good experience from start to finish. This is especially important when you are booking a trip in a foreign country, so we are always happy to answer any questions people have & make it an easy process to get out on the ocean catching fish. Hope to see you back in board again ! Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing.
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Angela Eggleston
Angela Eggleston
4.3
Verified
Great Day for Fishing
3/4 day Trip from December 2024 on December 12, 20253 adults
Captain Gerald was very knowledgeable about the local water and came prepared. My groups target goal was to catch rooster fish however was unable to accomplish that goal because rooster fishing had been slow. Captain Gerald did make every attempt to hit that goal. He battled extremely windy conditions which prevented us from Captain Geralds targeted spots for Rooster fishing. The captain kept us busy with that attempt by catching other fish such as, snapper, grouper, tuna, jacks, and other varieties which totaled over 30 different fish for the day. All in all a great charter.
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Red Snapper
Yellowfin Tuna
Response from Captain
December 15, 2025
Hi Angela, thank you for your review and although Captain Gerald was not able to get you on the Rooster Fish we are pleased your group had an action packed day with such a variety of fish. We are in the windy season now but the ocean is coming up trumps with so many different types of fish being caught. You will just have to come back again to try for that rooster fish! Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
0
Dustin Laricks
Dustin Laricks
5.0
Verified
New
Big effort in tough conditions
Half Day (AM) From December 2024 on December 31, 20252 adults
We were met with heavy winds and a full moon, making for tough conditions. Captain Gerald put on a strong effort to find fish, while remaining kind and friendly. We ended up going 2 for 5 on a half day trip.
Response from Captain
January 1, 2026
Hi Dustin, thank you for your review. We are in the windy season and the last couple of days have made fishing quite tricky. Captain Gerald always does his best so thank you for appreciating his effort. Hope to see you back in less windy conditions. Kind regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
0
Allan Baron
Allan Baron
5.0
Verified
Outstanding
Half Day (AM) From December 2024 on December 7, 20253 adults
Fishing Capullo Sportfishing was a great experience. Louise (owner) was very helpful and even met us at the beach before our trip. Our guide Gerald was outstanding in make out trip a success. He worked consistently from start to finish on our trip. He is excellent in targeting Roosterfish, which we did catch. I highly recomment Capullo Sportfishing.
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Reported catch:
Roosterfish
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
December 17, 2025
Hi Allan, thank you for your review & great that Gerald got you on the rooster fish. They can be quite elusive although Gerald always tries his hardest to find them. Thanks for sharing the photo. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
0
Glenn Gemmill
Glenn Gemmill
4.7
Verified
New
costa rica
3/4 Day Trip from December 2024 on December 23, 20253 adults
super happy with our day. directions and communications were clear. captain worked hard to put us on fish. company even gave us a ride back to our place!
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Response from Captain
December 25, 2025
HI Brad, thank you for your review and happy to hear you had a great day with Gerald on the Rainbow Runner. Love the photo. KInd regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
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Half Day (AM) From December 2024
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $678 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day (PM) From December 2024
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $678 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3/4 day Trip from December 2024
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $791 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip from December 2024
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $904 
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.8
171 reviews
5
146
4
23
3
0
2
1
1
0
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (184)

costa rica
Outstanding
Awesome Trip
Awesome Trip
Best fishing trip I have done in a long time!
Great Trip
+178

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
86%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
88%
Caught fish

All reviews (171)

Filter
Showing 15 of 171 reviews
Chris Clough
Chris Clough
5.0
Verified
All the way from Maine, U.S.
Full Day Trip from December 2024 on January 20, 20253 adults
I had concerns about finding a trip since I didn't rent a car and didn't want to rent one. Louise was a savior. She was unbelievably attentive. Quick to answer my questions and quick to line up a shuttle to and from my location. My only 'ding' would be the shuttle service. They were a little late (no fault of Louise) and Louise quickly stepped up and added the lost hour to the back end of our trip. Capitan-Gerald was an awesome captain. I can't say enough about him. He was so kind to me and my two teenagers. My goal was to get my son a sailfish and we did. If I ever make it back to Costa Rica, my fingers will be crossed that he's still on the water. I sincerely thank you Louise and capitan-Gerald……Chris
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Response from Captain
January 22, 2025
Hi Chris, thank you for your review. We appreciate it and I have made sure Gerald has seen it. He is a passionate fisherman and loves to share his knowledge & experience. We want everyone who books with us to have a good experience from start to finish. This is especially important when you are booking a trip in a foreign country, so we are always happy to answer any questions people have & make it an easy process to get out on the ocean catching fish. Hope to see you back in board again ! Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing.
0
Angela Eggleston
Angela Eggleston
4.3
Verified
Great Day for Fishing
3/4 day Trip from December 2024 on December 12, 20253 adults
Captain Gerald was very knowledgeable about the local water and came prepared. My groups target goal was to catch rooster fish however was unable to accomplish that goal because rooster fishing had been slow. Captain Gerald did make every attempt to hit that goal. He battled extremely windy conditions which prevented us from Captain Geralds targeted spots for Rooster fishing. The captain kept us busy with that attempt by catching other fish such as, snapper, grouper, tuna, jacks, and other varieties which totaled over 30 different fish for the day. All in all a great charter.
Reported catch:
Amberjack
Red Snapper
Yellowfin Tuna
Response from Captain
December 15, 2025
Hi Angela, thank you for your review and although Captain Gerald was not able to get you on the Rooster Fish we are pleased your group had an action packed day with such a variety of fish. We are in the windy season now but the ocean is coming up trumps with so many different types of fish being caught. You will just have to come back again to try for that rooster fish! Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
0
Dustin Laricks
Dustin Laricks
5.0
Verified
New
Big effort in tough conditions
Half Day (AM) From December 2024 on December 31, 20252 adults
We were met with heavy winds and a full moon, making for tough conditions. Captain Gerald put on a strong effort to find fish, while remaining kind and friendly. We ended up going 2 for 5 on a half day trip.
Response from Captain
January 1, 2026
Hi Dustin, thank you for your review. We are in the windy season and the last couple of days have made fishing quite tricky. Captain Gerald always does his best so thank you for appreciating his effort. Hope to see you back in less windy conditions. Kind regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
0
Allan Baron
Allan Baron
5.0
Verified
Outstanding
Half Day (AM) From December 2024 on December 7, 20253 adults
Fishing Capullo Sportfishing was a great experience. Louise (owner) was very helpful and even met us at the beach before our trip. Our guide Gerald was outstanding in make out trip a success. He worked consistently from start to finish on our trip. He is excellent in targeting Roosterfish, which we did catch. I highly recomment Capullo Sportfishing.
Review media 0
Reported catch:
Roosterfish
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Response from Captain
December 17, 2025
Hi Allan, thank you for your review & great that Gerald got you on the rooster fish. They can be quite elusive although Gerald always tries his hardest to find them. Thanks for sharing the photo. Best regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
0
Glenn Gemmill
Glenn Gemmill
4.7
Verified
New
costa rica
3/4 Day Trip from December 2024 on December 23, 20253 adults
super happy with our day. directions and communications were clear. captain worked hard to put us on fish. company even gave us a ride back to our place!
Review media 0
Response from Captain
December 25, 2025
HI Brad, thank you for your review and happy to hear you had a great day with Gerald on the Rainbow Runner. Love the photo. KInd regards Louise Capullo Sportfishing
0

FAQs about Capullo Sportfishing – Rainbow Runner

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
1974
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Boston Whaler
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yahama
Powered by
2 x 60HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots
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